What’s it like being on a 10 day Vipassana silent meditation retreat? In this guest post, Jennifer Hahne shares her experience. “This ten-day Vipassana meditation course that you have applied for is a very serious, deep operation of the mind. “It can be a rigorous undertaking, both physically and Read more…

You probably know what a Tibetan Singing Bowl is already, right? But you will be amazed by the science and history of these amazing Buddhist instruments. By the end of this guide, you’ll probably be sprinting to the store like a lunatic desperate to buy a singing bowl… probably. What Read more…

You want to get the perfect gifts for yoga lovers. You know some of the options are obvious, like yoga pants and a class at your local yoga store, but you want something better than that. You want to get the absolute best gift for yoga lovers. Something thoughtful. Something Read more…

Let me tell you something: I love yoga meditation techniques. I mean I’m bound to, right? Being a yoga practitioner and meditation teacher it’s kinda obvious I’d love all the types of meditation in yoga. Especially given that I wrote basically the net’s best guide to meditation techniques. Thing is: Read more…

Have you ever wondered why meditation makes you happy? Essentially, when you use meditation techniques for happiness, you train the mind to stop wandering and to live in the moment. And this makes you happy. Science proves this. Let’s take a look. Meditation Makes You Happy Because It Stops “Wandering Read more…

When you’re doing Virabhadrasana II in a yoga chair, you’ve literally got your pelvis rested right on that chair. So, guess what? You’d better have a darned good yoga chair! But what are the best yoga chairs to buy, and what separates the good from the bad. And besides, why Read more…

Have you ever tried the Osho meditation techniques? Osho was an Indian mystic and sage who became wildly popular in the 1970s when he toured America. Osho redefined meditation. An artistic and creative guru, Osho gave the world new forms of meditation that incorporated dance and movements. These were loosely Read more…

Whether you choose to sit, lie down or stand up, it is important to know the correct meditation positions. This guide hows the proper posture and poses for meditation. It is crucial to know how to sit when meditating. Whether you’re meditating sitting on a meditation chair, a mat, or Read more…

A lot of readers have been asking me: Is it okay to meditate lying down. This really is an interesting question. And it’s a question that will split opinions. Obviously if you are meditating to get to sleep at night, it’s a no-brainer: meditate while lying down. But what about Read more…

When you meditate with a singing bowl you relax and heal your body, mind and spirit. In my big guide to buying a singing bowl I showed you how to pick the absolute best bowl for your home.When you meditate with a singing bowl you relax and heal your body, mind Read more…

There are lots of different types of Buddhist meditation for beginners. Many types of Buddhist meditation techniques are not ideal for beginners. They required advanced practice. So even if you are tempted to try all of the 31 major meditation techniques right now, you might want to wait a while. Thousands Read more…

You wont believe some of these different types of yoga and their benefits. There are 28 different types of yoga with benefits that range from fitness to relaxation to weight loss to spiritual awakening. There are so many different types of yoga. And that’s a good thing because there’s nothing like Read more…

As a meditation teacher, I spend a lot of my time explaining to beginners how to meditate properly. I even wrote several books on how to meditate for beginners. When you are learning how to meditate as a beginners, you need to follow a few simple steps. I will always Read more…

Have you ever tried mindful writing meditation exercises? In my experience, they’re absolutely brilliant ways for writers to boost creativity and to increase focus. Plus, they are tons of fun. I am constantly surprised by how closely writing and meditation relate to one another. Meditation makes us better writers. Writing Read more…

Want to know how to become enlightened? Ever wondered what spiritual enlightenment feels like? Spiritual enlightenment is the highest state a person can achieve. Spiritual enlightenment is the divine moment when you become one with the world. (Read: guide to oneness) What It Feel Like To Reach Spiritual Enlightenment What Read more…

When you have a panic attack meditation techniques and yoga poses can help. Meditation and yoga are healthy ways to take control of your anxiety. As a meditation teacher, lots of people ask for my advice on using meditation for panic attacks. So here is some good news: you can Read more…

There are 8 major types of Taoist meditation techniques. They’re famous today mostly because they’re the Bruce Lee meditation techniques that he spoke about in his movies and interviews. Lot’s of people ask me did Bruce Lee meditate. The answer is a resounding Yes. Bruce Lee did Taoist meditations. Along Read more…

Want to wow your yoga teacher? Lean traditional Bhakti yoga practices. In this guide I will show you how to practice chakti yoga the right way, with meditation techniques you can start doing today. But first: What is Bhakti yoga? Bhakti yoga is an ancient meditation technique that stems from Read more…

Have you heard about the recent miracle that is yoga for trauma survivors? Trauma survivors are using yoga to regain their strength. And science shows it works. Yoga is giving hope to the 7.8% of people who experience symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) at some time in their life [1] Read more…

Did you know: there are serious health risks of meditation. Side effects of meditation are many. And you seriously need to be clued in on them. Some of the heath risks of meditation are not so bad (like the fact that meditation can make you cry a lot). But some Read more…